George The Second (GEORGE II) located in Old Towne Orange is a direct importer of fine French and English antique furniture, bronzes and clocks. Antiques including but not limited to:  Dining room tables and chairs, wall clocks and a great selection of French grandfather clocks, wardrobes, armoires, queen and king size beds, night stands, side tables, gateleg tables, sideboards, washstands, commodes, dressing tables, mirrors, desks, secretaries,  drop front bureaus, bookcases, lamps, French chandeliers, halltrees, corner cabinets, blanket boxes (coffers), and benches .

If one were to build happiness with tangible materials, that soul would certainly, but certainly choose to create furniture for the ages. And others with far lesser talents, would choose to be part of dream by letting these wonders pass through hands that warm with the touch. (How's that for a load of hooey?!!!)

We of little talent at George The Second are very happy in our home of brick and stone, as keepers of glorious works from the previous three centuries' craftsmen. Specializing in French and English pieces primarily from the first half of the twentieth century, we take real pride in a presentation of variety for all tastes, all needs, and all purses.

While we believe that our selection is substantial on the premises--five thousand square feet--we are supported with three warehouses totaling thirteen thousand additional feet, along with a refinishing shop usually manned with five lovers of wood and greenbacks. The greenbacks probably win-out in a very closely contested race, with wood-love just a tad behind.

Our turnover allows the "boys" to completely refurbish approximately twenty pieces each week, in addition to the selections that cry-out for only a good waxing. What you will find, however, is that most of our "inventory" has received the complete treatment, inclusive of full refinishing, re-silvering, leather replacement, keys/locks/hinges, and a kiss for every wonderful bit of carving found in need of attention and affection.

While merchandise arrives almost daily to it's temporary home in Orange, the real journeys end monthly at Long Beach via containers from Rouen, Lyon, Marseille, and Paris France, along with Cardiff, Hull, York, and Kidderminster England. As direct importers and hands-on refinishers, we believe our prices are superbly competitive.

And perhaps a key to the extraordinary success of the last five years of a twenty three year venture lies in a lay-a-way program featuring twenty percent down, and one year to clear. This allows purchasing prior to lottery settlements, but actually works wonders for anyone building a home, planning a move, or stretching a budget.

We sincerely invite all lovers of brown wood to come and have a look at our piles. Last years pile-contest winner did manage to stack forty six pieces of furniture atop the back of a tortoise, and was promptly rewarded with a kiss from the queen. (The queen and the contestant then disappeared, but were spotted on the 110 freeway just last month.) The full details of that story are to be printed in our future catalog, with planned distribution to Eastern Mongolia.

I would like to end on a serious note!! Dinner is ready. Gotta' go!